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View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Is HELOC considered an out pocket expense? If Heloc was used for downpayment, then does c...
I’m in the first steps of trying to buy first home. I have only been given a preapproval but not yet a realtor. I found the only one in my price range that hits 9/10 needs and wants. The only issue is it’s “For sale b...
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Hello allI’m looking to purchase my first buy and hold rental property and had found a few duplexes that matched what I’m looking for but they are fully occupied and I would need the property vacant to perform the nee...
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young couple with spring wedding plans. Each owns SFR as primary residence, she with 2 roommate tenants .Plan---while they are still single,she sells her house to him,avoiding tax on any appreciated value, after wedd...
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Hello All!I'd like to take the leap into Real Estate Investing. I live in Pittsburgh, PA and would love to pick someone's brain about the market, starting out, expectations, etc. But in general, my goal is to own shor...
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Hello All,I return to get expert opinions again on a purchase I am considering of a 4plex unit (2x2 and 2x1).Asking: $250kOffer: $210kSeller agreed at $220kCurrent Rents: $2250/monthProforma: $2500-$2600/monthWater is...
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Hi!I’m first time homeowner in Nashville, and I’m living here, fixing it up to rent out. I’m wondering if anyone has any contractor recommendations to build an outdoor staircase? The stairs at the house now are fallin...
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Hello all!I recently begun my due diligence on a 30 unit outside of Binghamton, NY and there are some questions I have regarding the seller's financials. Long story short: the seller is claiming GSI around 240k but on...
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Are all neighborhoods in these areas good, or can there be streets and pockets that should be avoided? And what about at the boundaries of these areas, like the intersection of shelbourne rd and eagle creek ave - is t...
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Are there any investors who started out by taking a HELOC out on their primary residence to then fund one of their first investment properties? If so, can you share your experience? What worked well, what didn't? I've...